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2016, Paper 2 SAQs
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Short Answer Questions in Order of Appearance
Question 1

Regulation of serum calcium concentration

(Body fluids and electrolytes) - Pass rate 53%; highest mark .

Question 2

Pharmacology of antihypertensives: GTN and nitroprusside

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 55%; highest mark .

Question 3

Factors that determine glomerular filtration rate

(Renal system) - Pass rate 57%; highest mark .

Question 4

Pharmacology of the drugs used to treat asthma

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 71%; highest mark .

Question 5

Factors that affect pulmonary arterial pressure

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 51%; highest mark .

Question 6

Factors that affect airways resistance

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 47%; highest mark .

Question 7

Supply and demand of oxygen for the right and left ventricle.

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 29%; highest mark .

Question 8

Pharmacology of drugs which influence gastric pH

(Gastrointestinal System) - Pass rate 14%; highest mark .

Question 9

Drug treatment of anaphylaxis.

(Immunology and Host Defence) - Pass rate 32%; highest mark .

Question 10

Stages in designing a clinical trial.

(Research methods and statistics) - Pass rate 12%; highest mark .

Question 11

Action potentials of myocardial cells

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 75%; highest mark .

Question 12

Pharmacology of analgesics: morphine and fentanyl

(Nervous system) - Pass rate 20%; highest mark .

Question 13

Hepatic blood flow regulation

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 55%; highest mark .

Question 14

Features of a red blood cell that facilitate oxygen transport.

(Haematological system) - Pass rate 33%; highest mark .

Question 15

Pharmacology of vasoactive agents: noradrenaline and dobutamine.

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 84%; highest mark .

Question 16

Influence of pregnancy on pharmacokinetics.

(Obstetrics) - Pass rate 47%; highest mark .

Question 17

Difference between proximal and distal arterial line waveforms

(Principles of measurement and monitoring) - Pass rate 41%; highest mark .

Question 18

Determinants of intracranial pressure, and its measurement.

(Nervous system) - Pass rate 55%; highest mark .

Question 19

Fluid flux within the pulmonary capillary bed.

(Cardiovascular system) - Pass rate 25%; highest mark .

Question 20

Mechanisms of heat loss in the ICU patient

(Thermoregulation) - Pass rate 59%; highest mark .

Question 21

Pharmacology of antiarrhythmic agents

(Body fluids and electrolytes) - Pass rate 88%; highest mark .

Question 22

Factors that affect the diffusion of O2 and CO2 in the lung

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 43%; highest mark .

Question 23

Pharmacology of antimicrobial agents: benzylpenicillin vs. fluconazole

(Microbiology) - Pass rate 8%; highest mark .

Question 24

Structure and function of the lower airway

(Respiratory system) - Pass rate 14%; highest mark .

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